1. Summary
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The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) accepts exchange students from partner universities with which the University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning student exchange. Exchange students can choose between the Type G and Type U programs.
The Type G program is designed for graduate students. Type G participants will belong to one of the Graduate Schools which they applied for and be able to take various courses or conduct research under the guidance of faculty members.
The Type U program is designed for undergraduate students to take various courses given in English and/or Japanese in Faculties and College in accordance with their English and/or Japanese language proficiency.
The Type G program is designed for graduate students. Type G participants will belong to one of the Graduate Schools which they applied for and be able to take various courses or conduct research under the guidance of faculty members.
The Type U program is designed for undergraduate students to take various courses given in English and/or Japanese in Faculties and College in accordance with their English and/or Japanese language proficiency.
2. Features of Type G & Type U
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| Type G | Type U | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Students | Graduate | Undergraduate |
| Students belong to | Graduate School to which they are admitted | Division for Global Campus Initiatives |
| Courses | [Special Auditor] Taking regular courses predominantly in Japanese | Taking regular English and/or Japanese courses across various Faculties and College |
| Research guidance | [Special Research Student] Conducting research under the guidance of a faculty advisor | In principal, N/A |
| Language requirement | English and/or Japanese *Application requirements vary by Graduate School. |
English and/or Japanese *A minimum TOEFL(iBT) score of 90, IELTS overall band score of 6.5, CAE or JLPT level N1. |
For more details on Type G and Type U, please refer to their websites:
3. Partner Universities (student exchanges administered by the Division of International Affairs)
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| Country/Region | Partner Universities | |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | China | Fudan University |
| Nankai University | ||
| Nanjing University | ||
| Peking University | ||
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | ||
| Tsinghua University | ||
| Zhejiang University | ||
| Hong Kong | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | |
| The University of Hong Kong | ||
| Indonesia | Gadjah Mada University | |
| University of Indonesia | ||
| Malaysia | University of Malaya | |
| Philippines | University of the Philippines | |
| Republic of Korea | Korea University | |
| Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) | ||
| Seoul National University | ||
| Yonsei University | ||
| Singapore | Nanyang Technological University | |
| National University of Singapore | ||
| Taiwan | National Chiao Tung University | |
| National Taiwan University | ||
| Thailand | Chulalongkorn University | |
| Central and South America | Brazil | University of São Paulo |
| Chile | The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile | |
| The University of Chile | ||
| Mexico | El Colegio de México | |
| The National Autonomous University of Mexico | ||
| North America | Canada | McGill University |
| University of British Columbia | ||
| University of Toronto | ||
| University of Victoria | ||
| United States of America | Johns Hopkins University | |
| Northeastern University | ||
| Princeton University | ||
| Swarthmore College | ||
| University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | ||
| University of Washington | ||
| Yale University (Yale Fox International Fellowship Program) | ||
| Oceania | Australia | Australian National University |
| Monash University | ||
| The University of Adelaide | ||
| The University of Melbourne | ||
| The University of Queensland | ||
| The University of Sydney | ||
| The University of New South Wales | ||
| New Zealand | The University of Auckland | |
| University of Otago | ||
| Europe | Denmark | University of Copenhagen |
| Finland | University of Helsinki | |
| France | École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) | |
| École Polytechnique | ||
| Institut d'etudes politiques de Paris (SciencesPo) | ||
| The Université Grenoble Alpes | ||
| University of Strasbourg | ||
| Germany | Free University of Berlin | |
| Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich | ||
| University of Cologne | ||
| Ireland | Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin | |
| University College Dublin | ||
| Italy | Sapienza University of Rome | |
| Netherlands | Leiden University | |
| University of Groningen | ||
| Russia | Saint Petersburg State University | |
| Spain | Autonomous University of Madrid | |
| Sweden | KTH Royal Institute of Technology | |
| Lund University | ||
| Stockholm University | ||
| Uppsala University | ||
| Switzerland | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) | |
| University of Geneva | ||
| United Kingdom | Durham University | |
| London School of Economics and Political Science | ||
| School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London | ||
| The University of Glasgow | ||
| The University of Manchester | ||
| The University of Sheffield | ||
| University College London | ||
| University of Exeter | ||
| University of Southampton | ||
| The University of Warwick | ||
4. FAQs
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Application
Eligibility- Q1. My university is not listed on the USTEP site as a partner university. Can I still apply?
- A1. No. UTokyo accepts exchange students only from partner universities with which the University has a Memorandum of Understanding concerning university-wide student exchange. Applications to USTEP will be accepted through the partner universities’ offices responsible for student exchange. However, your university may have College/Faculty-level exchange agreement(s) with UTokyo. Please consult your home institution.
- Q2. I would like to participate in the Type U during my first (or second) year in a 4-year bachelor's program. Am I eligible?
- A2. No. The Type U students will be registered in the Senior Division of UTokyo, which is for the 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students. Thus in a four-year degree program, students must have completed 2 years of study at their home institutions before coming to UTokyo. For a three-year degree program, students may arrive after finishing 1.5 years of study at their home institutions.
Letters of reference
- Q3. Who should write my letter of reference?
- A3. The reference must be filled out and signed by a full-time faculty member of the department you are currently affiliated with. It should, in other words, be signed by a faculty member who can assess your academic performance in your specialty/major and who has the authority to give official grades to students at your institution. The reference should not be filled out by a Japanese language faculty unless the student is specializing in the field. The reference cannot be filled out by a teaching assistant. Additional references are accepted as long as you provide the first reference in accordance with the requirement explained above.
Language and other requirements
- Q4. I am a Type U (undergraduate) applicant. What is the language requirement?
- A4. The Type U program requires exchange students to be proficient in English and/or Japanese, depending on the courses they wish to take. Those who have graduated from high schools where the medium of instruction is English or Japanese are not required to submit proficiency scores for these languages. Unless they attend or have attended universities where English is the language of instruction, non-native English speakers must submit an official certificate as indicated below.
Students who wish to take courses offered in English: A minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or CAE
Students who wish to take courses offered in Japanese: JLPT Level N1 - Q5. I am a Type G (graduate) applicant. Are there any language requirements?
- A5. Each Graduate School has its own requirements for language proficiency and other conditions depending on your exchange student status, "Special Auditor" or "Special Research Student". For details, please refer to Prerequisites for USTEP Type G Applicants.
Course selection
- Q6. I want to see the list of next year’s courses. When will it be available?
- A6. Our online course catalog is updated in March.
- Q7. The language of instruction for the course I wish to take at UTokyo is "Japanese/English". What does that mean?
- A7. The language of instruction in "Japanese/English" indicates that the course is taught in both languages. Therefore, proficiency in both languages is required.
- Q8. I want to receive course selection advice.
- A8. You will receive such advice once you are admitted to USTEP, and you can modify your course list before registration.
Credits
- Q9. How are the credits defined?
- A9. At UTokyo, courses worth 2 credits consist of 13 weeks of 105-minute classes. Please consult with your home university to see how those credits would be counted and whether the courses you wish to take would be transferable.
Financial support
Scholarships- Q10. Are there scholarships available for USTEP students? How do I apply?
- A10. Scholarships from other sources, such as the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), may be available.
Student life
Housing- Q11. Is university housing guaranteed?
- A11. No. Exchange students may apply for university housing. However, because of the limited number of facilities, housing cannot be guaranteed. The International Exchange Group at UTokyo will contact students with details about housing applications after their admission is granted. For further information, please visit our Housing Office website. http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/administration/housing-office/index.html
Other
- Q12. Does UTokyo offer any short-term, non-degree programs held in English?
- A12. Every year, there are some short-term, non-degree programs offered in English for a limited number of students (subject to change). See: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/special_programs.html
5. Brochure
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6. Inquiries
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Please read our FAQs before sending an email. We are unable to reply to inquiries already addressed in the FAQs.
You can contact the International Exchange Group using the form linked below.
Please include the following information in your message:
[Home university]
[Current year (Type U or Type G)]
[Planned period of exchange at UTokyo]
[Major]
[(For Type G) Graduate School you would like to enroll in]
International Exchange Group Contact Form
You can contact the International Exchange Group using the form linked below.
Please include the following information in your message:
[Home university]
[Current year (Type U or Type G)]
[Planned period of exchange at UTokyo]
[Major]
[(For Type G) Graduate School you would like to enroll in]
International Exchange Group Contact Form
